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Washington DC is synonymous with the federal government — with the White House and its occupant at the center of it all. But you can find past presidents — at least memorials or reminders of them — in all kinds of surprising places that few tourists visit and even many native Washingtonians don't know about. […]
Hillwood hosts a virtual lecture series that brings stories of extraordinary homes, lush gardens, and the people who brought them to life. Learn more at https://hillwoodmuseum.org/events/great-homes-and-gardens-lecture-series Tuesday, February 8: Wild […]
In this lecture series, Saul Lilienstein traces the development of the most popular opera composer in the genre’s 400+ year history, Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901). Learn more at https://www.levinemusic.org/event/lilienstein-2022-02-09/ February 9: […]
The Community Council periodically reviews significant decisions of WAMU 88.5 and advises station management on whether they are meeting the needs of the region. Meetings are held quarterly and are […]
Calvert Woodley hosts a virtual tasting of fine cavas, reds and whites. Learn more at https://www.calvertwoodley.com/ramon-canals-tasting?mc_cid=439e70c8cb&mc_eid=33a2d9f6e3
Join the National Park Service and Rock Creek Conservancy for a socially-distant outdoor invasive removal event at Melvin Hazen West. For details and to register: https://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/calendar#event=43151294
An evening of music influenced by folk instruments, melodies, rhythms, and stories. Learn more at https://www.levinemusic.org/event/journey-across-the-world-and-back/
Horticulturist Drew Asbury brings Hillwood's orchid-filled greenhouses to you in this beautifully illustrated 20-minute virtual tour. Learn more about the greenhouse history, Marjorie Merriweather Post’s infatuation with orchids, and the […]
Learn how to care for your orchid and get blooms year-after-year from Hillwood’s expert, Drew Asbury. Learn more at https://hillwoodmuseum.org/events/virtual-horticulture-how-orchid-101
Hillwood hosts a Valentine's celebration to preview the special exhibition The Luxury of Clay: Porcelain Past and Present — with an open bar, food and silent auction. Learn more and buy tickets at https://hillwoodmuseum.org/events/through-fire
SPRING NOW: COMMUNITY PLANTING WITH KATHY SYKES Help bring some color to the corridor and the small businesses along Connecticut Ave between Van Ness Street and Nebraska Ave, every Saturday […]
The Ward 3 Democrats and the DC Democratic Party are holding a forum for candidates for Ward 3 Councilmember. Past Chairs of Ward 3 Democrats—Deborah Shore, Shelley Tomkin, and Kurt Vorndran—will moderate. Tune in on March 29 at 7pm via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88396056600) or Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/Ward3Democrats)
Free performance by the Reginald Cyntje Group – Brian Settles, tenor sax; Herman Burney, bass; Lenny Robinson, drums; & Reginald Cyntje, trombone & compositions. Learn more at https://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php
Levine’s JazzFest 2022 features live performances, workshops, master classes and a jam session. See the full schedule at https://www.levinemusic.org/performance/jazzfest/
Help prepare the young fruit trees in the orchard at Peirce Mill. Learn more at https://www.friendsofpeircemill.org/event/extreme-cleanup-at-peirce-orchard/